Maltina School Games 2020: Ojo Emerges Best Overall Athlete as Lagos Dominates
The maiden edition of Maltina School Games ended last night as 17-year old Joy Ojo of Ijaiye Housing Estate Senior High School emerged as...
EDO 2020: MOC expresses satisfaction with renovation of Uniben hostels designated as Games Village
The Main Organising Committee for the 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) tagged “Edo 2020” on Wednesday in Benin commended the level of renovation work...
Okowa restates Delta’s commitment to sports development
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Wednesday in Asaba restated his administration’s commitment to the development of sports activities in the state. He spoke during...
NPFL 2019/20: Rangers pip Kastina United 1-0 in Enugu
Rangers International FC of Enugu on Wednesday piped visiting Kastina United FC 1-0 in the ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) rescheduled matchday 18...
Haggai Sportswear, Surulere Regional Leagues partnership will boost sports development, create employment – Paul Maduakor
Surulere Regional League, a regional league for academies/clubs around Surulere and beyond which helps to develop players in a competitive atmosphere, revealed it partnership...
EXCLUSIVE – Iran cancels all the sports competitions until April 20
In Iran the meeting of the Corona Commission on Sport held under the chairmanship of the Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs approved the...
EDO 2020: Tough Time Awaits Hooligans, Vandals in Edo as State Government says no fear over coronavirus
Edo State, host of the 20th National Sports Festival starting March 22 have put measures in place to ensure safety of athletes, officials and...
Dare Revives Schools’ Football Tournament …Headmasters’, Principals’ Cups Get 2020 Dates
The Headmasters Cup and Principals Cup, both championed for revival by the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare, have been scheduled...
Roy Keane: Ighalo behind Martial’s resurgence
Manchester United's signing of Odion Ighalo has forced Anthony Martial to up his game at Old Trafford, according to club legend Roy Keane after...
Nigerian boxers set for Easter Sunday showdown as Real One, Baby Face, Esepo headline GOtv Boxing Night 21
Nigerian professional boxers will test their valour in six fights across various weight divisions on Easter Sunday, April 12 in Lagos, including two World...
Ekiti FA board set up new committee …extends FA cup registration date
Ekiti football association on 10th March, 2020, held its board meeting and deliberated extensively on its programmes, while also reviewing some of its activities. The...
Yabatech bubbles as Maltina School Games’ ends today
The sports complex of the Yaba College of Technology, Lagos has adorned a festive toga following the arrival of the teams billed for the...
Preparation is key for Olympics success – President of Authentic Football supporters advises athletes, Federations
President of Authentic Football Supporters of Nigeria, Abayomi Ogunjimi has saluted the efforts of individual athletes and sport Federation Presidents (Daniel Igali, Olamide George,...
3 Goals,yet to lose a game since joining Man United, Ole sings Ighalo’ Praises
Manchester United manager, Ole Solksjaer has praised his new addition, Odion Ighalo after Nigeria's ex-international impact in the club run of form after a...
Nigeria Volleyball Federation invites 8 players for Olympic qualifier
Kehinde Lamidi, Chairman, Media and Publicity, Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVF) on Tuesday said that the Federation had invited eight players to prepare ahead for...
Nestle Milo Basketball Championship gets tip off date
The Kwara preliminaries for the 22nd edition of Nestle Milo Basketball Championship has been scheduled to a tip-off from March 14 to March 21,...
NPFL 2019/20: Nasarawa State Government approves safety measures for footballers
Nasarawa State Government on Tuesday announced the approval of safety measures to protect footballers from sudden health hazards while on the pitch of play...
NPFL Statistics after 22 Matchdays
Number of matches: 216 Number of Goals: 432 Goals by Home teams: 301 Goals by Away teams: 131 Average Goals per match: 2 Yellow Cards: 715 Red...
Goddosky FC assures on exposure for players ahead of NLO
The management of Goddosky Football Club, Anambra has pledged adequate preparation and exposure for the team ahead of the commencement of the Nationwide League...
Table Tennis Coach call-for decentralisation of sports development
A former African Table Tennis Champion, Kasali Lasisi, has called for the decentralisation of sports development, with the introduction of mini sports development centres...
Rugby Africa postpones U20 Barthés Trophy due to coronavirus concerns
With a view to the current development of the coronavirus and related health concerns, Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com) has announced to postpone the U20 Barthés...
NPFL 2019/20: Matches not Suspended *Match Commissioners to enforce checklist
Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clubs have been directed to ignore speculations in the media, that was posted on thenff.com and lifted by media...
WARRI WOLVES PAY CONDOLENCE VISIT TO NASARAWA UNITED OVER PLAYER’S DEATH
Nigerian Professional Football League side, Warri Wolves, have paid a condolence visit to the Management of Nasarawa United Football Club over the demise of...
Clubs Must Have Qualified And Certified Medical Practitioners – Tayo Oyebowale
The Welfare Director of Crown Football Club , Mr Tayo Adebowale has advocated for qualified and certified experienced medical officers to handle the players'...
NPFL MEDIA OFFICERS EXPRESS SADNESS OVER DEATH OF MARTINS, ADVOCATE FULL MEDICAL COMPLIANCE BY STAKEHOLDERS
The NPFL Media Officers Forum write to register our sadness and heartfelt condolences to Nasarawa United over Sunday's painful death of Chineme Martins. Our members...
NPFL 2019/20 : RANGERS AIM FOR KATSINA UNITED SCALP
Rising from the goalless draw earned from the match day 23 fixture of NPFL 2019/2020 season inside Agege Township stadium, Lagos against MFM, the...
Sports Ministry signs MOU with Hideaplus for National Principals, Headmasters Cups
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr. Sunday Dare, in continuation of his quest to ensure sports becomes a viable business in Nigeria,...
FRIENDLY MATCH : EKITI UTD PIP RISINIG STARS IN AKURE
As part of the preparation towards the beginning of NLO and the resumption of the NNL, rising star of ondo state hosted the yellow...
3SC, FIRST BANK CLASH IN FRIENDLY
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, will on Wednesday afterrnoon, trade tackles with First Bank of Lagos, in a friendly match. The encounter, according...
FIAN harps on proper insurance scheme for Nigerian footballers
The spate of the recent deaths in Nigerian football has been described as worrisome, but avoidable. This was the opinion expressed by the Football...
NFF orders suspension of NPFL games after death of Nasarawa player
The Nigeria Football Federation has expressed deep sadness over the death of Nasarawa United defender, Chineme Martins following his shock demise during a Match...
Club Owners mourn sudden death of Nasarawa United player Chineme Martins
The Football club Owners Association of Nigeria (club Owners) have expressed shock over the untimely death of Nasarawa United FC defender Chineme...
The Management of Nasarawa United Football Club is saddened and terrified with the sudden and the shocking demise of one of our reliable players, Martins Chineme
Martins, a central defender aged 23, had slumped without having contact with anyone in his own half towards the end of first-half in our...
Elizade University Hosts 5th Nigerian Universities Golf Tour
Elizade University will host the 5th edition of the Nigerian Universities Golf Tour in Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, with over 30 higher institutions participating . The...
64 Teams Battle For U-15 Akpororo Tourney In Lagos
Sixty four teams are expected to take part in the third edition of U-15 Akpororo Football Competition which kicks off on 4 April at...
EDO 2020: TEAM LAGOS’ SPORT BY SPORT TRAINING CENTRES RELEASED
The Lagos State Sports Commission has made public how the closed camping for Team Lagos ahead of their participation in the Edo 2020...
Ministry of Education to use sports to curb youth restiveness, Commissioner affirms
Commissioner Education Hannatu Salihu Niger’s Commissioner for Education, Hannatu Salihu has said that the state would through sports harness everything possible to curb youth restiveness...
EDO 2020: Rivers inaugurates steering committee for state’s participation at NSF
The Rivers Government has inaugurated a five-man Steering Committee for Team Rivers ahead of the upcoming 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) in Benin City,...
Alampasu inspires fans as he gets set for the New Season
Nigeria Professional Footballer who plays for FK Ventspils in the Latvian Higher League, as a goalkeeper has took his time to motivate his fans after several months lay...
Mike Obi weeps as he mourns Chineme Martins death
Ex Super Eagles captain, Mikel obi was not left out in sharing his condolences and sympathy over the sad loss of a player while...
Relatively Unknown Nigerian young footballer making waves in Turkey … Club calls NFF attention
Young Nigerian player, Atto Abbas currently plying his trade with kasimpasa spor kulubu youth U20 team has made known his desire to represent his...
Japanese Badminton gifts Nigeria racquets …set to sponsor Championship
The Japanese Badminton Association is donating racquets to the Nigeria Badminton Federation in bid to help it's growth with the provision of such equipments. Above...
Nigeria Football need good, quality medical care facilities and policies, ANFSC President cries out…as he mourns death of another player
The President of Authentic Nigeria Football supporters of Nigeria, Abayomi Ogunjimi has urged for good medical facilities after the sudden death of Nassarawa United...
NBBF promises financial support for ailing Onah Deborah …Appeal to Nigerians for support
The Nigeria Basketball Federation has promised to financially assist the family of budding basket player, Onah Deborah who is currently battling Tuberculosis of the...
TM donates table tennis facilities to secondary school in Nsukka
Emma Asogwa, a Sports enthusiast, has donated Olympic size table tennis facilities to Model Secondary School Nsukka in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu...
NWF Inducts Seven New Members Into Champions Club …..Adekuoroye, Oborududu Get Cash Rewards
The Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) has inducted seven new members into its Champions Club following their gold medal-winning efforts at the last three African...
EDO 2020: Ondo athletes to return to camp on Wednesday, Sports Council official says
The General Manager of Ondo State Sports Council (OSSC), Wande Fabuluje, says athletes to represent the state at the upcoming National Sports Festival (NSF)...
Sports Engagement can reduce depression among women – Dr Oluwaseun Nariwoh
The rate of depression among women in recent times is alarming and calls for concern while engaging in sports can be a means...
South Africa’s triumph over England was the most watched Rugby World Cup final ever
Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan was the most watched rugby event ever with more than 857 million people around the world watching the...
CHINEME MARTINS: SUNSHINE STARS IN GRIEF, CONDOLE WITH NASARAWA UNITED
Sunshine Stars express grief and sympathise with Nasarawa United over the passing of Chineme Martins who reportedly slumped on the field of play and later...
